Shavino-bbttsh



FRANK CHESTER NORTON, F SALINA, KANSAS.

SHAVING-BBUSH.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Sept. 9, 1919.

Application led April 25, 1918. Serial No. 230,755.

To nu whom, 'it may concern:

Bc 1t known that I, FRANK CHESTER N oniroN, a citizen of the UnltedStates, residing at Salina, in the county of Saline and State of Kansas,have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Shaving-Brushes;and I do declare the following tobe a full, clear, and exact descriptionof the invention, such as will enable ot ers skilled in the art to whichit appertains to make and use the same. My invention has for its objt toprovide an extremely simple and inexpensive, yet a highly efficient andconvenient shaving brush in the handle of which the soap 1s carried forprojection to the bristles as necessary, the device being particularlywell adapted for persons of military pursuit 1n which it is necessary tocarry all articles as compactly as possible.

With the foregoing general object 1n view, the invention resides in thenovel features of construction to be hereinafter fully described andclaimed, the descriptive matter being supplemented by the accompanyingdrawing forming `a part of this specification. In this drawing, ,a

Figure l is a side elevation of the brush;

Fig. 2 is Ia central longitudinal section thereof after applying a newpencil or stick of soap;

Fig. 3 is a duplicate of Fig. 2 with the exception that it illustratesthe manner 1n which all of the soap may bc used; and

Fig. 4 is a transverse section `on the plane of the line 4--4 of Fig. 2.

In the drawing above briefly described, the numeral 1 designates atubular core of uniform diameter throughout its length, while thenumeral 2 indicates a sleeve surrounding said core in spaced relationthereto and forming part of the handle of the brush. The brush bristles3 have their rear ends 4: cemented or otherwise secured in the spacebetween the core l andthe sleeve 2 and said bristles preferably abut anend ring 5 secured at its edges to the rear ends of said core 4andsleeve.

The core 1 snugly receives a stick of soap 6 and for the purpose ofprojectin this soap into the bristles as necessary, a fo lower 7 andscrew cap 8 are provided. The circular wall of the screw cap 8 isthreaded on the sleeve 2 and coperates therewith in forming the handleof the brush, the aforesaid follower 7 being secured at its rear end tothe head of the cap and projecting at its front end into the tubularcore 1. This follower is preferably of the tubular construction shownbut its front end is closed at i) to prevent the entrance of soap. Thefollower in question is received rather snugly 1n the core 1 and it willbe observed that said follower projects beyond the cap so that it isnecessary to insert the former before threading the latter on the sleeve2. By this arrangement, the follower and core orm centering means forthe cap and insure eay application of the latter.

n operation, a stick 6 is placed in the tubular core 1 and the cap 8 isthreaded in place so that it lprojects said stick a suitable distanceinto t e bristles 3. By wett-ing these bristles, an adequate lather maybe worked up lon'the face to insure an easy shave, and by threading the"-cap farther onto the sleeve 2, the soap stick 6 will be advancedfarther into the bristles; such operation being necessary as said stickis gradually worn away by use. By reference to Fig. 3 it will beobserved that the entire stick may be projected into the bristles sothat there is no waste whatever and no remaining butt or stum to beremoved before the application o a new stick. Suitable non-'rustingmaterials are used in the manufacture of the device and the latter willin every way be highly advantageous, particular emphasis being laid uponthe extreme simplicity of the device and the ease with which it mayv bedisassembled' for sterilizing or for the application of a new stick ofsoap.

ince probably the best results are obtained from the exact featuresshown and described, these features are preferably followed, but withinthe scope of the invention as claimed, numerous minor changes may wellbe made. Furthermore, it is to be understood that in some instancesshaving powder, paste or the like might well be used instead of a stickof soap.

I claim:

A shaving brush comprising a tubular core open at both ends, acylindrical sleeve surrounding said core in spaced relation thereto andexternally threaded substantially throughout its length, said sleeve andcore being of substantially the same length and having their rear endsdisposed in the same transverse plane, a transverse end ring lioiningsaid rear ends of the core and sleeve. bristles anchored at their rearends between to the length of said sleeve,

said core :1nd Sleeve, a soap stivk in Said oore, a cylindrical capthreaded on said sleeve and of u. dejzith substantially equal saidsleeve :md @up each forming substantially half of the brushhzmdle, :md:t central, Cylindrical, one pie-oe follower ixedly secured to theclosed end of seid cap and extending A:it its front end into said coreto project the soep stick therefrom when said oep is threaded forwardlyalong seid sleeve, said follower extending` forwardly beyond seid oepfor reception in said core to center the former when applying the Sameto the sleeve.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand.

FRANK CHESTER NORTON.

